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2001 Chevrolet Camaro problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 60 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 1.5 times the median Camaro year — the 2001 model ranks #22 of 49 Camaro years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

Brakes leads the complaint categories with 16 reports (27% of the total).

60

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

0

Investigations

4

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

4

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2001 compare to other Camaro years?

Camaro NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 highlighted394 complaints1967: 0 complaints1968: 3 complaints1969: 1 complaints1971: 0 complaints1973: 0 complaints1974: 0 complaints1975: 0 complaints1976: 0 complaints1977: 0 complaints1978: 0 complaints1979: 6 complaints1980: 0 complaints1981: 1 complaints1982: 5 complaints1983: 25 complaints1984: 40 complaints1985: 64 complaints1986: 38 complaints1987: 29 complaints1988: 20 complaints1989: 34 complaints1990: 32 complaints1991: 110 complaints1992: 104 complaints1993: 45 complaints1994: 182 complaints1995: 305 complaints1996: 159 complaints1997: 88 complaints1998: 224 complaints1999: 133 complaints2000: 119 complaints2001: 60 complaints2002: 100 complaints2010: 394 complaints2011: 259 complaints2012: 156 complaints2013: 251 complaints2014: 287 complaints2015: 305 complaints2016: 196 complaints2017: 256 complaints2018: 110 complaints2019: 69 complaints2020: 46 complaints2021: 21 complaints2022: 16 complaints2023: 24 complaints2024: 4 complaints
Camaro NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2001 Chevrolet Camaro problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes1627%
Engine1017%
Steering610%
Electrical System58%
Transmission47%
Tires & Wheels35%
Airbags35%
Other35%
Visibility & Wipers23%
Fuel System23%
Seat Belts23%
Speed Control23%
Suspension12%
Body & Structure12%

Does the 2001 Chevrolet Camaro have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

09E025000LightingMay 11, 2009 · 42,540 units

Defect

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

09E012000LightingApril 7, 2009 · 16,270 units

Defect

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

06E065000LightingJuly 17, 2006 · 3,593 units

Defect

CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence

LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.

06E026000LightingMarch 23, 2006 · 61,944 units

Defect

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“I AND MANY OTHER OTHER NEW CAMARO OWNERS HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE PULSATION, GENERAL MOTORS HAS A TSB OUT ON THE PULSATION PROBLEM BUT FAILS TO DO A RECALL. IT'S VERY DANGEROUS I FEEL FOR MYSELF AND OTHER CAMARO OWNERS.I DON'T WANT TO HAVE TO KEEP BRINGING MY CAR IN FOR SERVICE IF THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · February 11, 2002

“2001 CAMARO WITH LS1 ENGINE, HAVING TERRIBLE PISTION SLAP ISSIUE DUE TO POOR COOLING DESIGN OF CYLINDERS, GM IS FAILING TO ADMIT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. IT ONLY HAS 29000 MILES, NOW I SEE I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROBLEM....GOING TO TRY AND START A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT. MY CAR…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · November 12, 2006

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET CAMARO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · November 12, 2014

“WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHUT OFF. DEALER STATED THERE WAS NO SOLUTION FOR THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT FIND THE ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · October 21, 2003

“REAR TORSION DIFFERENTIAL POPS/CREAKS/KNOCKS/TICKS ... DEALER SAYS IT IS NORMAL. TORSEN (MANUFACTURER OF UNIT) SAYS DIFERENTIAL. IS FLOATING IN THE HOUSING. REAR DIFF. NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED/REPLACED. DEALER REFUSES STATING NOISE IS NORMAL.*AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · May 1, 2001

2001 Chevrolet Camaro — common questions

Is the 2001 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 60 complaints put the 2001 model at #22 of 49 Camaro years. It is one of the Camaro years to avoid.

What are the most common 2001 Camaro problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (16 complaints), engine (10 complaints), steering (6 complaints).

Does the 2001 Chevrolet Camaro have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Chevrolet Camaro years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Camaro years to avoid are 2010, 2015, 1995, 2014, 2011, 2017, 2013, 1998, 2016, 1994, 1996, 2012, 1999, 2000, 1991, 2018, 1992, 2002, 1997, 2019, 1985, 2001. The cleanest record among Camaro years belongs to 1980.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.